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GXQ Teniente Vidal Airfield
Teniente Vidal Airfield (IATA: GXQ, ICAO:SCCY) is located in the the city of Coyhaique, Chile. It is the primary international airport serving Coyhaique and its surrounding metropolitan area. Phone Number :+56675235003

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IATA Code

GXQ

ICAO Code

SCCY

Name

Teniente Vidal Airfield

Type

Main Airport

Country / Region

Chile (CL)

City

Coyhaique

Latitude

-45.5942001

Longitude

-72.1061020

Time Zone

UTC−04:00

Phone Number

+56675235003

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Regional public airfield Coyhaique, Chile

Airport Overview

Teniente Vidal Airfield (GXQ; ICAO: SCCY) is a regional public airfield serving Coyhaique, the capital of Chile’s Aysén Region. The airport is located approximately 3 kilometres southwest of the city according to the supplied airport reference data, placing it close to the local urban market but within a geographically isolated Patagonian operating environment. Mountainous terrain to the southeast and rising terrain to the northwest can make aircraft planning, weather assessment and payload confirmation particularly important. The airfield is better treated as a regional access point than as a large international cargo gateway. Our service team can coordinate shipment feasibility, carrier acceptance, documentation and onward trucking after confirming the actual operating flight, aircraft type and cargo limitations.

Airport name	Teniente Vidal Airfield
IATA / ICAO	GXQ / SCCY
City and country	Coyhaique, Chile
Coordinates	45.5942001° S, 72.1061020° W
Local time	UTC−04:00
Airport contact in supplied data	+56 67 523 5003

Key Highlights

Regional rather than hub operationShipment planning normally requires confirmation of the operating service and any connecting gateway; direct international freighter assumptions are unsuitable.

Terrain and weather sensitivityMountain surroundings and Patagonian weather may affect aircraft payload, departure reliability and connection planning.

Limited cargo predictabilityAcceptance, aircraft type, shipment dimensions and special-cargo capability should be checked before issuing a firm routing.

Short city accessThe airport’s proximity to Coyhaique supports local delivery planning, but remote-region trucking and collection windows require advance coordination.

Special cargo requires pre-clearanceDangerous goods, live animals, perishables and temperature-sensitive freight should not be tendered until written operational acceptance is obtained.

Cargo Facilities & Services

Publicly supplied airport data identifies Teniente Vidal Airfield as a regional airfield but does not establish a dedicated international cargo terminal, bonded warehouse, cold room, dangerous-goods store or automated cargo sorting centre. Our team therefore treats cargo handling as subject to the actual airline, ground handler and local authority arrangements for the operating service.

General cargo: Pre-alert, packaging review, weighing and acceptance must be arranged with the selected carrier or handling agent before delivery to the airfield.
Warehouse and customs status: Bonded, customs-controlled or duty-suspension handling should never be assumed; our team will verify the required customs location and transfer procedure for the shipment.
Temperature-sensitive freight: Use validated thermal packaging and minimize exposure during collection, connection and final delivery. Cold-chain storage at the airfield must be confirmed in advance.
Dangerous goods: Acceptance depends on the airline, aircraft, route and applicable Chilean handling arrangements. Shipper’s Declaration, packing instructions, labels and approvals may be required.
Oversized or heavy cargo: Confirm aircraft door dimensions, loading equipment, gross-weight limits and vehicle access before booking; regional aircraft may impose tighter restrictions than main-deck freighters.

Routes & Transit Times

For international cargo, our service team normally evaluates a routing through a suitable Chilean gateway or another confirmed regional connection rather than presuming a direct international movement from Teniente Vidal Airfield.
Potential capacity may depend on passenger-aircraft belly space, regional aircraft configuration, charter availability and the carrier’s current commercial schedule. Specific airline, flight number and frequency must be confirmed at booking.
Transit time is affected by connection alignment, weather, payload restrictions, customs release, weekend or holiday handling, and the availability of onward road transport into Aysén.
For urgent or high-value shipments, we compare air-to-air options with a gateway-plus-truck solution and clearly separate flight time, handling time, customs time and final-mile delivery time.

No fixed transit commitment should be issued until the carrier confirms the operating sector, cargo acceptance, connection protection and local delivery plan.

Hinterland & Key Cargo

Primary service area: Coyhaique and nearby communities in the Aysén Region, with final reach determined by road conditions, consignee location and available collection or delivery vehicles.
Typical regional demand: Time-sensitive industrial spares, maintenance parts, tools, communications equipment, retail replenishment and essential supplies may require air transport because of the region’s distance from major distribution centres.
Perishables and food products: Fishery, agricultural and other temperature-sensitive shipments may arise in the wider region, but packaging, seasonality, acceptance and cold-chain continuity must be assessed case by case.
Outdoor and tourism-related goods: Seasonal equipment, replacement components and event or hospitality supplies may be suitable for air uplift when inventory interruption costs exceed transport costs.
Reverse logistics: Returns, warranty parts and repair shipments should include a confirmed consignee, customs treatment and local collection plan before dispatch.

Operations & Compliance

Cut-off and acceptance: Regional services may close cargo acceptance earlier than the scheduled departure and may have non-daily operating patterns. Our team obtains the live cut-off, warehouse location and delivery appointment from the carrier or handler.
Documents: Prepare a commercial invoice, packing list, air waybill instructions, accurate HS classification, shipper and consignee tax or customs information, permits and certificates applicable to the commodity.
Special cargo declaration: Dangerous goods, lithium batteries, dry ice, pharmaceuticals, live animals and perishables require advance commodity screening and written carrier acceptance. Incorrect descriptions can cause refusal or delay.
Customs and inspection: Customs release, inspection, security screening and any transfer to a bonded facility are controlled by Chilean authorities and the appointed handling chain. Cargo should not be delivered without confirmed instructions.
Delivery controls: Confirm consignee availability, local address accuracy, road access, vehicle restrictions and proof-of-delivery requirements, particularly for remote or weather-sensitive deliveries.

Shipping Tips

Send the commercial invoice, packing list, dimensions, gross weight, commodity description and photographs to our team before requesting a firm booking.
Build the quotation around the complete movement: origin pickup, gateway handling, air carriage, connection, customs, local delivery and any special handling. Do not compare airfreight rates without checking included sectors and charges.
Use strong, moisture-resistant packaging with clearly visible handling marks. For fragile, temperature-sensitive or high-value goods, select packaging according to the expected total elapsed time rather than flight time alone.
Keep a contingency option through a confirmed Chilean gateway or alternate road connection when production downtime, medical urgency or seasonal weather makes a single routing unsuitable.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can Teniente Vidal Airfield handle international air cargo?

It may serve as part of an international shipment through a confirmed connection, but international cargo capability, customs routing and carrier acceptance must be verified for each movement. Our team does not assume direct international freighter service.

Can I book a shipment using only the airport code?

No. The booking must also confirm the operating carrier, flight sector, aircraft type, handling point, cargo cut-off and final delivery arrangement. This is especially important for regional services.

Are dangerous goods accepted?

Acceptance depends on the commodity, packing instruction, quantity, aircraft, route and carrier approval. Provide the SDS and complete technical details to our service team before tendering.

How should pharmaceutical or chilled cargo be planned?

Use qualified packaging, temperature records and a documented handover plan. Confirm whether any storage is available at each handling point and arrange priority transfer where the carrier permits it.

What is the best option for urgent cargo to Coyhaique?

Our team compares the earliest confirmed air connection with a gateway-plus-truck solution, taking customs, handling, weather exposure and final-mile availability into account rather than relying on scheduled flight time alone.

Data Sources & Provenance

Airport identity, codes, coordinates, city, contact details, stated location relationship and time-zone information are based on the supplied airport master data. Operational statements in this module are planning guidance and are deliberately subject to carrier, ground-handler, customs and authority confirmation.

For independent verification of aviation regulations, airport administration and national aeronautical information, consult:

dgac.gob.cl — Chilean civil aviation authority domain.
iata.org — IATA standards and air transport reference domain.
icao.int — ICAO international aviation standards and reference domain.

Live schedules, cargo acceptance, cut-off times, handling facilities, customs procedures, equipment availability and transit estimates must be reconfirmed with the operating carrier and appointed local handling chain before shipment dispatch.